Extreme Heat & Drought: A heat dome is pushing record-breaking temperatures across the Northeast and Midwest into the Fourth of July, with heat advisories and warnings affecting tens of millions, while South Carolina’s drought expands—100% of the state is abnormally dry and extreme drought jumps to 17.79%, triggering water limits and fire warnings. Public Health Risks at the Coast: The CDC highlights rising threats like Vibrio vulnificus in warm coastal waters, with officials urging beachgoers to take precautions as climate change expands pathogen ranges. Wildfire Smoke Protections: The Forest Service and Interior broaden when firefighters can wear N95 masks, allowing more protection during some wildfire work even though masks still aren’t allowed for the most intense tasks. Water & Infrastructure: A new U.S. water system report for Roswell is available, and local efforts like tree planting in Philly aim to cool neighborhoods. Policy & Courts: The Supreme Court blocks states from protecting consumers when federal agencies won’t, a move that could ripple into environmental regulation and enforcement. Glyphosate Legal Fight: The Supreme Court sided with Monsanto on label liability limits for glyphosate cancer warnings, while lawmakers push to override. Border “Smart Wall”: The administration accelerates a tech-heavy border buildout despite low crossings, raising concerns about surveillance expansion in border communities.